1 / 4Vanguard Kids Academy
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Verified evidence places this provider between 4 and 17. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
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- Profile details
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1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
465 Carolina Ave, Fort Myers FL, 33905
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 200 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Sunday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Vanguard Kids Academy and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Licensed to serve
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
Programs on record
- After School
- Before School
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C20LE0301
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 200 children
- Address
- 465 Carolina Ave, Fort Myers FL, 33905
- County
- Lee County
- Phone
- +12396945912
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- November 18, 2024
- License expires
- November 17, 2026
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
1 clean inspection · 6 with findings in the last 7
- CleanOct '24
FindingMar '25
Mar 5, 2025
23-05: The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, … | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the swing set] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the Licen…
FindingJun '25
Jun 10, 2025
33-13: Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with …
FindingJul '25
Jul 28, 2025
20-06: Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Physical Enviro…
FindingOct '25
Oct 21, 2025
05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [the date on all logs]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments During the inspection t… | 24-13: Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Dur… | 30-07: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanit…
FindingMar '26
Mar 16, 2026
05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [some logs did not have the signature of the seconnd person who checked the van]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR] Comments Durin… | 12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection the licensing specialist observed areas that were in n… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection the licensing specialist observed there were are… | 13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Ph… | 17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter,
FindingApr '26
Apr 13, 2026
47-01: Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR] Comments An in…
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What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about Vanguard Kids Academy
Is Vanguard Kids Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Vanguard Kids Academy holds Florida DCF licence C20LE0301, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on November 18, 2024. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Vanguard Kids Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. Vanguard Kids Academy is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.
Does Vanguard Kids Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Vanguard Kids Academy participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.
What are Vanguard Kids Academy 's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Vanguard Kids Academy care for?
- Vanguard Kids Academy is licensed for up to 200 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Vanguard Kids Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at Vanguard Kids Academy , 6 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
